Prague Spring and Soviet Invasion

The Prague Spring of 1968 was a significant attempt to introduce 'socialism with a human face' in Czechoslovakia, led by Alexander Dubcek. Despite initial reforms and the rise of non-communist organizations, the movement was crushed by a Soviet-led invasion. The aftermath saw Dubcek's deportation and forced normalization, marking a pivotal moment in Cold War history.

What was the main goal of the Prague Spring?

• To become a monarchy

• To join NATO

• To create a socialism with a human face

• To establish a capitalist economy

Who was the leader of the Communist Party in Czechoslovakia during the Prague Spring?

• Joseph Stalin

• Nikita Khrushchev

• Alexander Dubcek

• Vladimir Lenin

What was the first step taken by Dubcek's government?

• A military coup

• An economic reform

• A cultural revolution

• A declaration of independence

Which organization was formed by former political prisoners during the Prague Spring?

• Warsaw Pact

• UNESCO

• NATO

• K 231

What was the reaction of Moscow to the Prague Spring?

• Indifferent

• Supportive

• Scandalized and pressuring

• Encouraging

Which countries participated in the invasion of Czechoslovakia?

• USA, UK, France, Germany

• Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland, East Germany

• Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece

• China, Japan, South Korea, North Korea

When did the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia take place?

• January 1968

• March 1968

• August 1968

• December 1968

Approximately how many people died in the first days of the Soviet occupation?

• 10

• 50

• 100

• 500

What happened to Alexander Dubcek after the invasion?

• He fled to the USA

• He was promoted

• He became the president

• He was detained and deported to Moscow

What was Dubcek forced to sign in Moscow?

• A protocol on the normalization of the situation

• A declaration of war

• A trade agreement

• A peace treaty